roughcast

/ˌrʌfˈkæst/

Definitions of roughcast

1. noun

   a coarse plaster for the surface of external walls
   type of:

   plaster

   a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings
2. verb

   apply roughcast to
   “roughcast a wall”

   type of:

   daub, plaster

   coat with plaster
3. verb

   hew roughly, without finishing the surface
   synonyms: rough-hew

   type of:

   hew, hew out

   make or shape as with an axe
4. noun

   a rough preliminary model
   type of:

   model, simulation

   a representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
5. verb

   shape roughly
   type of:

   forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work

   make something, usually for a specific function